Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Easter Brunch



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We are having an Easter Brunch on April 12th. $29 for adults, and $19 for youngsters. Little peeps are free. We will be setting up the buffet in the first floor lobby with seating in the President's, Chef's and Tea Rooms. Plenty of great food, we'll be taking keepsake family photos, and the Easter Bunny is rumored to be making an appearance. You can make reservations most easily by calling us directly at 513-721-8901. Reservations begin at 10:00am and we will be accepting them through 2:30pm. Hope you can make it.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Lenten Special #2

We will be featuring another lenten special tomorrow night (Friday, March 27) at the restaurant. It is similar to last week's special (with a couple of changes), and it is priced per couple. Here is how it works:

1. Choose a first course of either a Cup of Lobster Bisque, Small House Salad, or Small Caesar Salad.

2. Choose from two seafood entrees - The Pistachio Crusted Grouper with Coconut Cream Sauce, White Rice and Asparagus, or tomorrow night's seafood entree special of Sole with Lemon Butter Sauce and Asparagus.

3. Enjoy a glass of wine (from any of our glass pours), or a standard cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage. One beverage per guest included in the price.

4. All of the above for $50 per couple before tax and gratuity.

The regular price is approximately $75 for the above so this represents a nice savings. We will have the NCAA tournament games on the telly in the bar, so you can enjoy an aperitif or nightcap and see how your picks are doing as well.

Call 721-8901 to make reservations or you can make through our website at www.thephx.com.

Hope to see you Friday evening at The Phoenix.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

CORRECTION - Sweet Sixteen Promotion

Sorry, the fax number for The Phoenix is 513-721-1475. Inadvertently published the phone number in the original post.

Monday, March 23, 2009

The Phoenix "Sweet Sixteen" Promotion

Yes, it's the second annual Phoenix Sweet Sixteen Promotion where your basketball knowledge (and luck) can win you free gift certificates to The Phoenix.

Here is how it works:

1. You print out the bracket (link at end of post) and write in your picks for each game.

2. Fax the form to The Phoenix at 513-721-8901 OR if you can scan your selection you can email it to The Phoenix to Kent at vandersallk@thephx.com.

3. You are awarded points for each correct "pick" you make. These point levels are indicated on the form.

4. You can earn bonus points by dining with us as much as you like between now and April 6. You will earn 25 points for each dining visit, provided you spend at least $50 per visit.

5. The maximum score you can attain by picking the games is 150 points. The gift certificates are awarded at the following point levels attained.

120 Points = 1 $50 Gift Certificate
150 Points = 2 $50 Gift Certificates
170 Points = 3 $50 Gift Certificates (You will need to dine with us at least once before April 6 to get to this level)


6. There is no cost to participate and you can forward this to whoever you wish.

7. We must receive the completed forms prior to the first game tipoff this Thursday.

8. If you have questions, call The Phoenix or put them in the comments and we'll respond.

9. You can access the bracket by clicking here. It is also downloadable from our website on the Newsletter page.

10. Good Luck to all.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Friday Night Lenten Special - $55 per couple

Tonight only - A 3 course dinner for two with a bottle of house wine for $55.

1. Start with a small Phoenix or Caesar Salad.

2. Choose either our Grouper, Salmon, or Vegetarian Entree.

3. Have a dessert of either Creme Brulee or Graeters Ice Cream

4. Enjoy a bottle of House Chardonnay or Cabernet with dinner.

That's it. $55 per couple. The special price is before tax and gratuity. Sorry, no substitutions or rain checks. If you are a Phoenix Preferred Member your discount WILL apply.

To take advantage of this special you simply make a reservation via phone (513) 721-8901 or through our website at www.thephx.com and make a notation in the notes that you would like the special.

Regards to all.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

USITT Conference



If you happen to be attending this conference, and even if you aren't, print this post out and bring it to The Phoenix either today or tomorrow - or both.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Bubbles

March 11 is the birth date of Lawrence Welk. In honor of this special date, all bottle champagne will be 20% off on Wednesday night (3/11), and Freixenet Cordon Negro in the split sized bottles will be $2.50 on Wednesday as well. We think this is a wunnerful, wunnerful special.
Sorry, had to do that.

Couple of fun facts. First, it appears that he was never given a middle name. I guess when you grow up in a large family in a house of sod in the middle of North Dakota you do without niceties like middle names. But Larry made up for this lack of name by choosing a spouse with a totally cool name. Fern Renner. I'm always impressed by cool names (obviously I impress easily) and Fern Renner is one cool name. Just rolls off the tongue.

Anyway, her name reminds me of a former Cleveland Browns player named Fair Hooker who played (guessing here) late sixties, early seventies. I remember watching football on TV as a kid and rooting for the Browns ONLY because they had a receiver with such a cool name like Fair Hooker. Fern Renner and Fair Hooker. Couple of cool names there.

So join us tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 11) and enjoy our Sparkling Wine discounts. And if your name happens to be Fern Renner or Fair Hooker, your dinner is on us.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Acacia Wine Dinner Menu

Below is the menu for the Acacia Wine Dinner on Monday, March 9. We still have a few remaining seats open and it's not too late to make a reservation. If you phone The Phoenix prior to Monday morning, simply leave your name, number in the party, and your phone number on the voicemail and we'll confirm with you on Monday.

Menu

Seared Scallops with Haricot Verts, Belgian Endive and Truffle Oil
*****
Arctic Char with Baby Peas and Pea Shoots, Beurre Rouge
*****
Barley Soup with Duck Confit and Winter Vegetables
*****
Herbed Lamb Chops with Pinot Noir Demi
Whipped Parmesan Parsley Potatos
*****
Dessert yet to be finalized (most likely Chocolate something or other)

Please note that this menu has morphed into a 5 course dinner. Also, if there are any dietary restrictions (vegetarian options, allergies, etc.) please call us and we will be happy to reasonably accomodate.

Questions or reservations can be made by calling The Phoenix at 513-721-8901.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Thursday Night Special - The Lucky 13




Every Thursday until further notice we are offering The Lucky 13 Wine List. Simply put, it's a list of 13 wines all priced at $13 or less. It's quite the deal for you, and it's a good way for us to liquidate wines that we've stolen had leftover from private events. The current list is below.

The Lucky 13 Wine List

Sparkling
Freixenet Cordon Negro 13

White
Clos du Bois Chardonnay 13
Barkan Chardonnay 13
Santa Rita Chardonnay 10
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio 13
Mattie’s Perch Chardonnay 7
Rene Barbier Mediterranean White 7

Red
Louis Martini Cabernet 13
Lindemanns Pinot Noir 13
Red Rock Merlot 13
Rene Barbier Mediterranean Red 7
Alfasi Merlot 10
Tunnel of Elms Cabernet 10

Acacia Wine Dinner, Monday March 9

We are pleased to be hosting a wine dinner this coming Monday, March 9th with Acacia Winery. We will be pouring 4 wines (1 Chardonnay and 3 Pinot Noir). There is still room available and we are also excited that Matthew Glynn, the senior winemaker at Acacia, will be present to discuss his wines. It should be an enjoyable dinner. Here are the particulars and we hope you can make it:

What: Acacia Winery Dinner
When: Monday March 9, 7pm
Where: The Phoenix, 812 Race Street, Downtown Cincinnati
Reservations: Phone 513-721-8901
Cost: $60 (includes tax and gratuity!)


Here is a bio of Matthew Glynn:

Matthew Glynn

Acacia Vineyard

Senior Winemaker, Acacia

As senior winemaker for Acacia Vineyard Matthew Glynn expresses his passion for the classic Burgundian varietals; Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He provides creative and technical direction for the Acacia team in the winery's role as a leader in the new Carneros by handcrafting compelling wines possessing purity, character and style.


His vision at Acacia is to honor and build upon the established history Acacia has created as a leading producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in California and to develop a portfolio of wines including more unique wines from carefully selected vineyards in California. He joined the Acacia team in 2005 as assistant winemaker for Acacia Vineyard and created the wine style for A by Acacia.


Matthew's relationship with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay goes back to his college years, when he began developing winemaking techniques for these varietals at Domaine Chandon. Early in his career he gained broad experience making Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc in the Napa Valley and New Zealand; he then began a period of focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Matthew holds undergraduate degrees in Biology and Botany, which are complemented by a Master of Science degree in Enology and Viticulture * all from the University of California, Davis.


To develop technique and increase perspective, Matthew spent time in Burgundy, France during 2001 and 2002, where he learned traditional techniques for the growing of grapes and vinification for Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines. These experiences included time in the vineyards and cellars of Domaine Dujac, Domaine de l'Arlot, and the receipt of a laureate award from the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin Foundation - Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils.

Upon his return to the U.S, Matthew worked as an enologist and assistant winemaker in Sonoma County, where he began to learn about the unique vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations.


Matthew is a member of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture and is the Secrétariat of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin Laureate's Club. When he is away from the winery, Matthew enjoys music, water sports and cooking, which brings him back to the subject of wine as he feels strongly that wine is best enjoyed with food and people. "Food and wine bring up memories of people, places and experiences," he says, "and that stimulates conversation and stirs the emotions."

The Blog is Back!

After a four month hiatus, The Phoenix Blog is back. Seems that my boss at The Phoenix was getting some less-than-complimentary correspondence about my profile picture of Fidel. So I was given a stern lecture and promptly banished to Gitmo for a couple of months. Then Obama closes the joint, and just as I was getting used to the huevos rancheros they served every Thursday, and voila!, Pman is back in good graces and here to sing the praises of The Phoenix.
(Disclaimer - The above is a joke).

So first and foremost, my apologies to anybody who perceived the Fidel Castro photograph as an endorsement of some economic/political system different than capitalism/democratic republic. Besides, Fidel is a piker compared to what our own elected officials are doing in our own back yard. But that's a story for another day.

Anyway, I have changed my profile picture to what I hope is a true iconic American image, replete with the virtues of innocence and wonder. I trust that Bambi is safe, so I'm riding with it. If we do a venison special I'll reconsider.

Good to be back and I'll try to keep this updated every day or two from here on out. The Phoenix hopes that you'll bookmark this site and visit here often. The blog will contain news about the restaurant, special events, and ongoing specials. So you will be "incentivized" to return here periodically, if not daily.

Glad to be back,
Pman